bevel (n.)

  1. two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees

    [ Syn: cant , chamfer ]

  2. a hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together so you can draw or measure angles of any size

    [ Syn: bevel square ]

    bevel (v.)

  1. cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel; bevel the surface

    [ Syn: chamfer ]

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